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Curida announces alliance with OINDP consultant René Bommer

Norwegian CDMO Curida, which offers a wide range of analytical, development, and manufacturing services for OINDPs, has announced a new strategic partnership with pharmAccel Consulting Director René Bommer. In July 2015, Curida acquired a nasal spray manufacturing facility in Elverum, Norway from Takeda, and the company cites Bommer's expertise in nasal spray … [Read more...] about Curida announces alliance with OINDP consultant René Bommer

Aptar Pharma teams with Propeller Health on connected MDI

Propeller Health and Aptar Pharma have teamed up to develop a connected MDI that features an integrated sensor and an electronic dose counter. The companies say that they expect to begin clinical studies with the inhaler by the end of 2016 and that they are looking to license the device. The Propeller inhaler tracking platform has received 510(k) clearance from … [Read more...] about Aptar Pharma teams with Propeller Health on connected MDI

Astech Projects acquired by Schauenburg International Group

Laboratory automation company Astech Projects has been acquired by German holding company the Schauenburg International Group. Astech Projects manufactures the Xelair, Xelize, and Xelox ranges of automated inhaler testing systems and offers systems for nasal spray and blister strip testing as well. According to the announcement, all of the management and … [Read more...] about Astech Projects acquired by Schauenburg International Group

Medical Developments International acquires Breath-A-Tech

Australian device company Medical Developments International (MVP) has acquired Australian spacer company Breath-A-Tech from Avita Medical for A$2.47 million, comprised of A$2.029 million cash up front and 117,894 shares of MVP stock, which will be escrowed for 6 months, the company said. Breath-A-Tech's products include the Breath-A-Tech spacer and the Funhaler … [Read more...] about Medical Developments International acquires Breath-A-Tech

Cirrus Pharmaceuticals announces new inhaler manufacturing services

CDMO Cirrus Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Kemwell, has announced the availability of cGMP inhaler manufacturing services for early phase clinical trials materials at its new facility in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Cirrus announced in October 2014 that it was investing in a new manufacturing suite for a variety of dosage forms, including OINDPs. Cirrus VP of R&D Andrew … [Read more...] about Cirrus Pharmaceuticals announces new inhaler manufacturing services

Simplified Solutions partners with CSP Technologies for development of X-haler DPI

Swedish DPI developer Simplified Solutions announced that it has entered into an agreement with CSP Technologies for continued development of its X-haler dry powder inhaler through to commercial manufacturing. The credit-card sized multi-dose DPI will incorporate CSP's Activ-Polymer and moisture barrier technologies. Financial details were not disclosed. According … [Read more...] about Simplified Solutions partners with CSP Technologies for development of X-haler DPI

Qualcomm to develop disposable sensor module for the Breezhaler DPI

Qualcomm subsidiary Qualcomm Life will design a disposable module for the Breezhaler DPI that will sense and report inhaler usage data for Novartis's Breezhaler COPD products, including Ultibro, Seebri, and Onbrez. The Breezhaler DPIs are approved in the US as Utibron, Seebri, and Arcapta Neohalers. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Head David Epstein commented, "Novartis … [Read more...] about Qualcomm to develop disposable sensor module for the Breezhaler DPI